Art in the downtown: Halifax Art Festival returned for 59th year

Local, regional and national artists attended the event, presented by the Guild of the Museum of Arts and Sciences.

By Jarleene Almenas
| 12:50 p.m. November 8, 2021

Wood artist Daniel Biringer, of Ormond Beach. Photo by Jarleene Almenas

Artist David Hettel, of Ormond Beach. Photo by Jarleene Almenas

Though the festival had to be canceled on Saturday, Nov. 6, due to weather, crowds still perused the festival on Sunday, Nov. 7. Photo by Jarleene Almenas

Glass artist Dusana Souchek, of Flagler Beach. Photo by Jarleene Almenas

Jewelry artist Wendy Foreman, of Ormond Beach. Photo by Jarleene Almenas

Artist Diane Dedo, of Ormond Beach. Photo by Jarleene Almenas

Metal artist Nick Vincent, of Palm Coast. Photo by Jarleene Almenas

Palm Coast upcycle artist Linda Jones repurposes plastic soda bottles to make her butterfly-themed art. Photo by Jarleene Almenas

Festival goers look through the several booths at the Halifax Art Festival. Photo by Jarleene Almenas

Artist Svetlana Meerson, of Palm Coast. Photo by Jarleene Almenas

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Rain and chilly weather did not deter the second oldest continual festival in Florida.

Though the first day (Saturday, Nov. 6) of the two-day art festival had to be canceled due to the previous day's rainy weather, artists, visitors and locals alike filled Beach Street on Sunday, Nov. 7, for the 59th-annual Halifax Art Festival. White tents dotted both sides of Beach Street, with more artists showcasing their works at City Island. This year's festival also included a student art exhibit at the Daytona Beach Regional Library.

The festival featured juried local, regional, and national original works of art from over 225 artists. The annual festival is presented by the Guild of the Museum of Arts and Sciences, and serves as a fundraiser for the museum.